--- title: "Generation UK internship programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-044b7161-675e-4e74-8ff9-7ef9d12fd5f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-044b7161-675e-4e74-8ff9-7ef9d12fd5f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-044b7161-675e-4e74-8ff9-7ef9d12fd5f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-044b7161-675e-4e74-8ff9-7ef9d12fd5f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2021-07-21" --- # Generation UK internship programme Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-044b7161-675e-4e74-8ff9-7ef9d12fd5f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-044b7161-675e-4e74-8ff9-7ef9d12fd5f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-044b7161-675e-4e74-8ff9-7ef9d12fd5f8.json) ## Summary The British Council is initiating a public procurement process for the "Generation UK internship programme", aimed at providing funded opportunities for British students to intern in China. This programme falls under the industry categories of business and management consultancy, recruitment services, and training services, with an active procurement method described as an open procedure above threshold. The tender period ends on 31st July 2020, while the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2020 and conclude by 30th September 2021. Interested suppliers are required to register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal prior to submission. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, recruitment, and training services, particularly those with experience in international placements and youth programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering their expertise to enhance the UK-China bilateral relationship through these internship programmes. Engaging with this contract could elevate a business's profile in the education sector and foster partnerships that enrich the global competitiveness of the UK. ## Notice The Generation UK campaign, launched by the British Council in 2013, supports and encourages the outward mobility of British students to China. It directly advances the UK government commitment to a Global Britain and is supported by all four UK administrations. It is one of the UK's largest outward mobility campaigns, beyond Europe. Generation UK aims to develop a generation of young people who can drive forward the UK's bilateral relationship with China through study and work opportunities. The campaign represents a strategic investment in the UK's global competitiveness, as well as in the social mobility, employability and language ability of the participants. As part of the campaign, Generation UK provides specific funded opportunities for young people from the UK to intern in China through Generation UK branded programmes. The British Council China will provide funding for a fixed number of students to participate on the British Council Generation UK internship programme. It is the intention of the British Council to find a framework of suppliers throughout China to work with on this programme. Additional information: Suppliers who wish to express an interest and take part in the tender process will be required to register on our e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3aa6bc-bfdd-47f8-9e47-145f94924c9c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 21 Jul 2021 at 09:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3aa6bc-bfdd-47f8-9e47-145f94924c9c - 5 Jun 2020 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3aa6bc-bfdd-47f8-9e47-145f94924c9c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3aa6bc-bfdd-47f8-9e47-145f94924c9c 21st July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil e-tender portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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